Hilgya: a redemption arc?

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Then why not mention the cruel husband, to gain some extra "look how much of a rebel free spirit I am" points? In this scenario, Hilgya loses nothing and gains everything for mentioning it. Keeping it quiet indicates she knows it might be an issue, just like asking at all indicates she knows it is an issue.

Or it means she doesn't consider it an issue at all. Heck, even Durkon isn't particularly bothered by the idea that he just cuckolded Ivan, because he can see theres no loving relationship there for him to intrude on.

Her inquiring after a girlfriend shows that she is probing for romantic partners, not legal ones.